Project Planner

Company: The Recruitment Group
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Location: Harwell
Job Description:

Project PlannerLocation: OxfordHours: 37.5 hours per weekContract: 12-Month TemporaryWorking: Full-time, on-siteWe are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering organisation for an experienced Project Planner to join their PMO team on a 12-month temporary contract.The role will be responsible for creating and managing project plans, integrating them into master schedules and monitoring progress, resources and costs across complex engineering projects.

  • Create and maintain detailed, resourced project plans
  • Monitor progress against schedules and develop recovery plans where required
  • Provide accurate project reporting, including KPIs
  • Support Project Managers with planning, risk, change and cost control
  • Facilitate planning meetings and project workshops
  • Manage resource allocation and capacity planning
  • Develop and improve project planning processes, methods and tools

About You

  • Strong project planning experience within an engineering environment
  • Expert knowledge of Primavera P6
  • Experience with Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies
  • Strong understanding of Gantt charts and Critical Path Analysis
  • Experience with resource and capacity planning
  • Knowledge of project lifecycle and formal stage-gate reviews
  • Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
  • Project Management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent experience
  • Full UK driving licence

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Posted: October 11th, 2026